{
  "name": "Čertovica Pass",
  "slug": "certovica-pass",
  "url": "https://www.bestdrivingroads.com/roads/certovica-pass/",
  "summary": "Slovakia's highest paved mountain pass at 1,232 m, crossing the Low Tatras on a well-surfaced two-lane road with views of the Ďumbier and Kriváň peaks and lighter traffic than the parallel trunk.",
  "roadNumbers": [
    "72"
  ],
  "location": {
    "country": "Slovakia",
    "region": "Low Tatras",
    "start": {
      "name": "Podbrezová",
      "lat": 48.805971,
      "lon": 19.547541
    },
    "end": {
      "name": "Kráľová Lehota",
      "lat": 49.026927,
      "lon": 19.780306
    }
  },
  "measurements": {
    "lengthMiles": 25,
    "lengthKm": 40.2,
    "driveMinutes": 50,
    "corners": 20,
    "hairpins": 0,
    "maxGradientPercent": 12,
    "summitMetres": 1248.4,
    "elevationConfidence": "measured",
    "difficulty": "moderate",
    "tightnessOutOf10": 5
  },
  "timing": {
    "bestSeasons": [
      "spring",
      "summer",
      "autumn"
    ]
  },
  "conditions": {},
  "hazards": [
    "Steep ramps reaching 9% gradient require careful braking",
    "Temporary winter closures possible during severe weather",
    "Summit weekend traffic from ski-resort visitors",
    "Ice and compacted snow on shaded sections in cold months"
  ],
  "scenery": [
    "mountain",
    "forest",
    "valley"
  ],
  "pointsOfInterest": [
    "Čertovica",
    "Krajčov vrch",
    "sv. Florián"
  ],
  "geometry": {
    "pointCount": 175
  },
  "attribution": {
    "source": "Routes - bestdrivingroads.com",
    "citation": "Cite with a link to the road page. Stats are measured from the mapped line, not copied from other lists; where elevationConfidence is \"approximate\" the 30 m DEM cannot resolve that line and the elevation figures are indicative.",
    "roadGeometry": "(c) OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL",
    "terms": "Facts are free to cite with attribution; bulk reproduction of the catalogue requires permission (simon@keane.studio)."
  },
  "updated": "2026-08-03"
}